Belfast’s political taxi tour
Belfast’s political taxi tour
Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory.
These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
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Your Itinerary
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Belfast
We can accommodate any other pick up outside our free pick up zone for additional charge.
5 minutesInternational Mural Wall Divis Street
This massive wall has over 40 murals telling the stories of the Cuban ,Palestine’s ,The Kurds to name a few people that Republican family would support.
10 minutes139 Falls Road
You we learn at first hand from your guide /driver what it was like driving through our deadly streets.
15 minutesPeace Wall
Lady gaga ,Morgan freeman President Clinton have all written quotes on the walls for peace.
15 minutesBelfast
Bombay street was burnt to the ground in 1969 by loyalist mobs and police and is classed as the birth place of the Provisional IRA who fought the British Army for over 25 years on these narrow streets.
15 minutesShankill Road
Learn about the history and the fight of the people against the IRA for over 25 years.
30 minutesCrumlin Road Gaol
Built in the 1800s this notorious Belfast gaol had many successful escapes and was a hanging jail right up to the 1960s.This gaol was a remand jail and housed IRA,UVF and UFF prisoners.
139 Falls Road
Saint Peters Cathedral is a outstanding work of craftmenship built back in the 1800s and a local priest penned the famous Republican song the fog Drew.
Shankill Graveyard
The Shankill stretches to lower and upper you will have a chance to get out and take photos of the political murals that have been painted by locals on gable walls.
15 minutesInternational Mural Wall Divis Street
The famous international wall depicting the plight of countries who dont get media attendant.Palestine,Kurds etc
15 minutesClonard Monastery
What a beautiful building the altar is made of local women wedding rings and was built by italian and local men over 100 years ago.You guide will bring you if you request.
15 minutesIncluded
- Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
Not Included
- Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.